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Who we are
About us
Welcome to Ifriqya Arbitration Forum, the premier regional platform for arbitration ADR in North Africa.
Our story
Once upon a time Arbitration in North Africa
If we were to sum up our origins in just three words, these would be our first thoughts:
Observation
Witnessing the rapid growth of international arbitration, we recognize North Africa's potential and the region's eagerness to advance in this field.
Reflection
Reflecting on the significant contributions of arbitration and ADR practitioners in North Africa, we emphasize their ongoing development and impact.
Experimentation
Engaging North African arbitration and ADR practitioners to drive impactful change, while encouraging government and stakeholder support.
OUR MISSION
We are on a mission to promote Arbitration & ADR practitioners from North Africa.
We proudly serve as the premier platform for North African international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practitioners. Our mission is to provide a trusted and comprehensive resource hub, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth within the region's legal and arbitration communities.
The first to adhere
Sami Houerbi
Founding Partner of Houerbi Law Firm
Former Director of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
Tunis – Paris
Sana BelaÏd
Senior In-House Counsel Cisco Systems
Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
Tunis – Dubaï
Ahmed Ouerfelli
Founding Partner of Ouerfelli Attorneys & Counsels Tunisia
Former Judge & legal advisor
Tunis
Samaa A. Haridi
Partner at King & Spalding
Vice-President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
Cairo – New York
Sabrina Aïnouz
Partner at Squire Patton Boggs
Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
Algiers – Paris
Ebtissam El Kailani
Senior In-House Counsel at VASTAS
Tripoli – Dubai
Hafed Stambouli
Senior In-House Counsel at SONATRACH
Algiers
Walid El Nabal
Partner at CURTIS
Tripoli – London
Sally El Sawah
Co-Founder of JUNCTION
Deputy Secretary-General at African Arbitration Association
Cairo
Ismail Selim
Director of the CRCICA
Cairo
Yasmine Lahlou
Partner at Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
Casablanca – New York
Tarik Mossadek
Founder of Mossadek law firm & Partners
Casablanca
Meet the Team
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